How To Fix MM_PUR_SES108 - Different purchasing organizations in contract (&1) and purch. order (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_SES -

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Different purchasing organizations in contract (&1) and purch. order (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_SES108 - Different purchasing organizations in contract (&1) and purch. order (&2) ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_SES108 indicates that there is a mismatch between the purchasing organization specified in a contract and the purchasing organization specified in a purchase order. This error typically occurs when you attempt to create or process a purchase order that references a contract, but the purchasing organizations do not match.
  Cause:
  
  Different Purchasing Organizations: The most common cause of this error is that the purchasing organization assigned to the contract is different from the purchasing organization assigned to the purchase order.
  Contract and Purchase Order Configuration: The contract may have been created under a specific purchasing organization, and the purchase order is being created under a different one, which is not allowed in SAP.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in data entry when creating the purchase order or contract.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Purchasing Organizations:
  
  Check the purchasing organization assigned to the contract (transaction code ME33K).
  Check the purchasing organization assigned to the purchase order (transaction code ME23N).
  Ensure that both the contract and the purchase order are using the same purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Create a New Purchase Order:
  
  If the purchasing organizations do not match, you may need to create a new purchase order using the correct purchasing organization that matches the contract.
  
  
  
  Change the Purchasing Organization:
  
  If appropriate, you can change the purchasing organization in the purchase order to match the one in the contract. This can be done in the purchase order creation screen.
  
  
  
  Review Contract Settings:
  
  If the contract needs to be used with multiple purchasing organizations, consider creating a new contract that allows for this or adjusting the existing contract settings if possible.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes or if the issue persists, consult with your SAP administrator or support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME33K: Display Contract
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  ME31K: Create Contract
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or training materials related to purchasing and contract management for best practices and guidelines.
  
  
  By ensuring that the purchasing organizations match between the contract and the purchase order, you should be able to resolve the MM_PUR_SES108 error.